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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gunn & Moore => Topic started by: mvclayton on August 26, 2015, 01:22:04 PM
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Hi All,
Just a bit of consumer advice, I was messing around on GM website earlier today and I clicked on their bat engraver section just to be nosey. Seems if you select the Octane 808 SH and put a random generic engrave on it or whatever you want engraved they are selling for £117 directly. Not sure if they have too many in stock or if it's a price glitch. Only ordered today so obviously I haven't received it yet but I thought it was a really good price and would let everyone know.
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I didn't know that GM was directly selling on their website. Will have to checkout.
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112 now, shame its delivery is only available in the UK :(
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Seems a great deal, especially if you just engraved something like a full stop so as not to personalise it too much if you ever moved it on!
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What's more interesting me is you pick your weight. Not the GM batting index.
240 for a 909 aura so not all cheap.
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£112 plus £5 delivery, I tried a selection of the other models but they seem to come up normal retail price. It looks like these are the only things you can buy directly. My guess is someone has put the 606 price up for the 808.
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Anyone got a link
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http://www.gm-cricket.com/pages/bat-engraver/default.aspx (http://www.gm-cricket.com/pages/bat-engraver/default.aspx)
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Well I've purchased one although I'm half expecting them not to come up with the goods and say it was in error.
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I've just tried engraving a space and that seemed to be blank but work, might be worth a try :)
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The engraving is on the back not the face
Just have
Octane DMX
Engraved
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If this works this is great deal.couple of our guys have the 808 octane and they are good bats
They paid around 200 new
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Bargain if they honour the price
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I have always loved these bats but nobody ever seems to sell them for a decent price - that's probably a sign that they are decent sticks too!!
So I just hope they honour the price!
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I've gne for one too, fingers crossed it doesnt get cancelled!
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Looks like the 808 bats are not available on the site anymore.
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There is still the 808 for the Octane for weights between 2'10 and 3lb from the options! So I am assuming that they are still available?
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I'm sad with time on my hands. So clicked them all. There was only ever the octane available in 808.
Plus in general the 808 was only on a few select bats.
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Sweepstakes on whether they will honour the agreement?
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I've just given them a call and asked to make sure the weight was 2lb10oz fishing to see if they were going to flag it up and they said delivery would be 2-3 weeks as they make these from scratch so I'm going with a hopeful yes.
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Good stuff. On my comments section I asked if I could get one between 2'8" and 2'9" if possible. Wonder if they'll do that?
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Good stuff. On my comments section I asked if I could get one between 2'8" and 2'9" if possible. Wonder if they'll do that?
IO presume they only have over 2'10 left in stock.
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it gives the impression that the Octane may be on its way out :(
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Good stuff. On my comments section I asked if I could get one between 2'8" and 2'9" if possible. Wonder if they'll do that?
Cad profile is the same regardless. Which means the mass in the bat can only achieve between 2.10 and 3lb.
You'd probably need a very very light cleft for a 2.8 which wouldn't be a 808.
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Cad profile is the same regardless. Which means the mass in the bat can only achieve between 2.10 and 3lb.
You'd probably need a very very light cleft for a 2.8 which wouldn't be a 808.
I've had an octane 808 before that was 2:8 and huge, GM grading can be a bit strange sometimes so you might be lucky
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it gives the impression that the Octane may be on its way out :(
My thoughts too!
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Collectors items coming up?! ;)
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I've had an octane 808 before that was 2:8 and huge, GM grading can be a bit strange sometimes so you might be lucky
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If what we were told about the DMX process was correct, then shouldn't they all be the same size?
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same here, anyone who has picked up one of these(presuming they are received ok) has got a good deal
my mates is 2.7oz and massive. surface cracks all over the shop in the first year, back to GM, and they did a refurb FOC.....
great service from GM......
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For some reason I have always wanted one (love the profile!) but never actually got around to making the purchase........probably due to other bats coming along at the same time!
So this has been fate for me. Last chance to get a new one possibly before they discontinue or replace the model?
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If what we were told about the DMX process was correct, then shouldn't they all be the same size?
yeah I just meant huge for the weight
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Are these still available a nd would you get a 808 or 606 or a refund ?
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Are the handle oval or round in GM bats?
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Are the handle oval or round in GM bats?
GM bats - Made in UK are mostly oval handle ones. I have seen GM bats (licensed to make in india) which sport round handles. But i believe those are restricted for sales in India & sub-continent only.
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As I ordered first you may not have had an email yet, but I just received one from them saying delivery will be in 4 weeks and giving me the option to cancel which I declined. So looks like the price and the bat will be honoured and tbf I'm quite happy to wait 4 weeks as its a bit of a bargain.
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Just to let people know, mine was dispatched last night. Interested to see what comes!
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Following with interest, deal is still on
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I cancelled mine as i needed the money elsewhere, pretty gutted tbh :(
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Still available as well, so tempted to give it a go, just lottery as to what turns up in terms of looks
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Mine came this morning, nice clean face with lots of grains, but is two thirds heart wood, which I don't mind personally. Will try get some pictures up later
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I cancelled mine as i needed the money elsewhere, pretty gutted tbh :(
Ok so i cancelled my order, i can see it is cancelled via the online order thing, but my bat arrived today.........
Here it is one very quick pic with the plastic still on
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All the heartwood
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Haha. Free bat? Are you gonna keep quiet? Or have they took money.
Every 808 I've owned has been half heartwood too.
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Grains do look nice and straight on that though, can't go wrong for £117 by the looks of it!
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Going to keep it?
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Got mine today, 7 straight grains and no heartwood at all. Very very pale though
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Got mine today, 7 straight grains and no heartwood at all. Very very pale though
Not a bad thing, Mike Hussey said that lighter grains are what he prefers, as he finds the wood a little softer, which is to his liking. :D
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Surely worth £117?!
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Lovely stick, deffo worth more than 117!!! I'll give you 120 for it :D
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There are some very nice Octane 808 bats being delivered! :o
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Mine is 2'10" which is probably a bit heavy for me (I'm a 2'8-2'9 man) so still tempted to get rid of it at cost...
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Lovely bat that! Well worth it for £117
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Really happy with mine for £117. Does anyone know how to upload pics from my iPhone?
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Really happy with mine for £117. Does anyone know how to upload pics from my iPhone?
Photo bucket app
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Mine is 2'10" which is probably a bit heavy for me (I'm a 2'8-2'9 man) so still tempted to get rid of it at cost...
Just remove all the stickers and the scuff sheet...it will save u 1 -2 ounces.
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Well done whoever ordered these bats,its got to be the deal of the season for a hundred odd quid-thats two tanks of petrol for gawds sake
GM could of couse top it by offerering joe roots six le for fifty quit :)
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Thanks for the tip, hope this works
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Thanks, I was half expecting it to just show links and not the actual images
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Holey tomoley. That's a lovely piece of wood!! All the grains.
These are engraved, but not seen an engraving showed yet. What did people get done? And how does it look.
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Surely worth £117?!
Definitely 1-0 to the Arsenal!
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There's about 23 grains so the grain per pound ratio is pretty good. I just got my initials engraved
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What weights are these, I filled the form in then decided against it as I thought I had plenty of bats! Seriously regretting that now
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There's about 23 grains so the grain per pound ratio is pretty good. I just got my initials engraved
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On grains that's a 1+++++ at g3 money love the shape as well - prefer a smaller bow though
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What weights are these, I filled the form in then decided against it as I thought I had plants of bats! Seriously regretting that now
Same, if I hadn't already bought an octane, I'd have ordered one. New I should have got a sigma first time round!
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I ordered 2.11, not put it on the scales myself but it feels about right. It says on the tag pickup index is 2
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I shall resist
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Just noticed mine says G1 on the handle. Is that the grade as I thought all 808s were grade 2?
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Anybody tapped them up yet? Ping?
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I've given it a few taps with the mallet, impressed with how responsive the edges are given the concaving. Does everyone else's say G1 under the grip?
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Just put one in my basket, took it out, put it in again!! then took it out again, lol, I promised myself an Aldred....
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Just put one in my basket, took it out, put it in again!! then took it out again, lol, I promised myself an Aldred....
Dude get the Aldred, you can't tell what you're gonna get from GM so you might end up with something you don't want
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Dude get the Aldred, you can't tell what you're gonna get from GM so you might end up with something you don't want
Thanks, kinda why its no longer in my basket.. Although been look at B3 also today, too many nice bat makers on here!!!
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I'm tempted, but if I don't like it a 3lb long handle isn't the easiest bat to rehome! GAMBLE!!!???
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I put a space in the box where it asked for the engraving...!
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Just noticed mine says G1 on the handle. Is that the grade as I thought all 808s were grade 2?
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That is just our system for date stamping the time the bat was made and has nothing to do with grading
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Thanks for explaining Perkins.
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Seeing as these are supposedly ready to play - has anyone actually used theirs yet? How are they going, do they feel good, were they worth the money?
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Not yet personally, my season ended weeks ago and no nets until early next year
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Decided to pick one of these up, seemed silly for the price, if I don't like it or so done at start of season wants a deal can always easily recoup the cost ( although my engraving may not have helped lol) . Just got to wait for it to arrive, 2.10 ordered.
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I jumped in over the weekend and ordered one - actually for my lad not me. However, got an e-mail Monday morning saying the order had been cancelled with no explanation as to why. Checked their website, and orders could still be made. Gave them a ring and was told this was because they had now moved over from 2015 bats to 2016 bats... as such I was advised to re-order, which I did. Interesting... does anyone know if the stickers are different between the 2015 & 2016 models? Not that it really matters... I ordered a 2.10 with rather classy engraving if I say so myself.
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It says its only available to the UK - as in they only ship to the UK
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Correct...
It says its only available to the UK - as in they only ship to the UK
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well thats a bummer
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Recieved an email on back order as out of stock! Not sure what that means unless GM have run out of 808 grade willow
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Order cancelled via email phoned and told error with website and they don't know when it will be fixed but I won't get same price when fixed. Thanks GM
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Order cancelled via email phoned and told error with website and they don't know when it will be fixed but I won't get same price when fixed. Thanks GM
That's a shame, I don't quite understand why its taken them this long to realise to be honest - seems odd that they would send any out if it is indeed an error.
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Damn
Only just saw this really wanted one :(
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Order cancelled via email phoned and told error with website and they don't know when it will be fixed but I won't get same price when fixed. Thanks GM
Yes indeed - same with my (second) order.... rather poor customer service, etc. Messing folks about through what is basically an error on their part. Good luck to the guys that managed to bag a bargain. Not devastated because we didn't need another bat.... I realise the last part of that sentence is offensive on this forum! Worry not, got a nice 2 9 Python Grade2 on its way... Can't resist an end of season bargain.
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It might just be that they had some bats made and sitting there, so had a clear-out. Once gone no need to make anymore...those who got their bats, good for them. Those who didn't, there'll be other sales. When you go to a store to buy stuff thats on sale and find out they are all sold out even though the sign outside still says big sale on now you don't say bad customer service or do you?
I don't know how many great deals I have missed out on but there's always another one around the corner..
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Maybe they switched Harrow price with regular Short handle